# Briefing Techniques Course

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## Overview

Plan and deliver clear, focused briefings for professional audiences. Define the purpose, organize your key points, and choose a style and tone that fit the audience and setting.

Practice preparing visual aids, managing time, handling questions, and using briefing technology for in-person and virtual presentations.

## What you'll learn

- Define the purpose of a briefing and organize its key points.
- Adapt your message, style and tone to the audience.
- Use voice, body language and preparation to support clear delivery.
- Design visual aids and prepare for questions.
- Use briefing technology for in-person and virtual presentations.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Communicating Through Briefing

- Define what a briefing is and explain its purpose in professional communication
- Describe the role of briefings within broader communication channels
- Differentiate between informational, instructional, persuasive, and decision briefings
- Identify common briefing venues, formats, and audiences

#### Module 2: Designing an Effective Briefing

- Explain the elements of an effective, well-structured briefing
- Apply the three-step briefing process: outline, draft, then edit and practice
- Identify briefing purpose, goals, and desired audience outcomes
- Analyze audiences to tailor content, language, and delivery style
- Organize briefings using a clear open, middle, and close structure
- Apply logical organization patterns such as problem/solution and cause/effect

#### Module 3: Creating Your Personal Image

- Define personal presence and its impact on briefing effectiveness
- Evaluate the role of body language, voice, tone, and appearance
- Identify verbal and nonverbal communication barriers
- Apply strategies for managing nervousness and projecting confidence
- Use techniques to recognize and manage communication barriers during briefings

#### Module 4: Delivering a Flawless Briefing

- Prepare for in-person and virtual briefing logistics
- Manage time limits and deliver strong openings and closings
- Prepare for and conduct effective question-and-answer sessions
- Use strategies to stay on track during challenging exchanges
- Apply techniques for addressing resistant or skeptical listeners

#### Module 5: Visual Aids

- Identify visual aids that enhance briefing clarity and engagement
- Design effective PowerPoint and slide presentations
- Apply best practices for slide layout, visuals, and data presentation
- Condense full briefings into streamlined deskside briefings

#### Module 6: Using Briefing Technology

- Identify common virtual and teleconference platforms used for briefings
- Apply best practices for preparing and troubleshooting briefing technology
- Navigate virtual meeting tools such as screen sharing and breakout rooms
- Prepare professional virtual briefing environments, including audio, lighting, and camera setup

## Pricing
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